how are they doing?

cspkebaseballdad, sounds like Patrick is being well taken care of. I expect both he and Jacob Dempsey to get alot of playing time this year.

Phillp closed the front end of a double-header, struck out all three batters faced. Recorded his first save in a come from behind PJC win in the second game. Allowed his first hit (to short right-a flair out of the reach of the second basemen)(curveball). Current stats: 3IP-0Runs-1 Hit-0W's-1HBP-5K's and 1 Save. You know how I like stats.
He says the coaches really like his hitting and defensively he has one of the best gloves with the strongest arm but he thinks they want to let the Sophmore's play more (to be seen) and to allow him to become accustomed to the role of Closer. They have ton of hitting (sound familiar).

According to the Averett web site, TJ Bray (Great Bridge 03) had a good first college game batting leadoff. He got on 3 out of 4 times with a base hit, 2 walks, 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Great job Wiley again in preparing them for the next level.

Conference USA South has two Va 03 players listed as nominated for Baseball Rookie of the Week: Chatham Bray (Greensboro) for pitching, and TJ Bray (Averett) for hitting. I believe early in their AAU careers both were from Great Bridge.

Great weekend for Mike Mitchell (GB 03) at UVA. I know Wiley is very proud. Chris Rahl (GB 02) at W&M had a great weekend also. I know Wiley is very proud and humble on his players success at the next level.

Greg Sexton from Nansemond River at William & Mary was named CAA Rookie of the Week.

Another Virginia boy does well.

Congrats to Greg. As a h.s. player went unnoticed until his senior year despite some impressive numbers. W&M got a quality player & a quality young man that a lot of schools are going to be sorry they missed out on. He was also the valadictorian of his senior class @ NRHS.

Greg was one of many that I thought ODU blew it on. Great young man.

Brandon Zollman (03-Rockbridge County HS, Lexington, Va) played the final 4 innings of Saturday's game and started Sunday's series finale for Western Carolina against Auburn. I understand he made some great plays from his outfield spot. 12th ranked Auburn swept WCU (5-4, 4-1 and 6-0).

BBDNB, send my congratulation to Zach on his HR.
Did he use the new bat? I hear Josh may be red-shirted! Wow, FA must be loaded.
cpkebaseballdad, CC put up alot runs on the board Friday, did Patrick get in on the action.
mitch23, Michael and UVA are off to a good start.

Phillip had his longest outing of the year yesterday. Normally the Closer, he came into the game in the 5th with score tied 3-3; pitched through the 9th. Team (PJC)won on a walk-off HR in the 10th 4-3. Phillip allowed 0 runs, 1 hit(single), 1HBP, 2 W's and 8 K's. Through 10 games: 10 2/3 innings pitch, 1 Run-0ER, 4 Hits(all singles), 2HBP, 4W's, 16K's. Earlier in the week pitched a perfect 9th, going through the 3,4,5 hitters, striking out #4. There were a half dozen scouts (2 MLB, KC and TB)in attendance at this game fora look at the teams starter. Former Clemson/LSU player(redshirt); has been clocked at 92. But after the game, Coaches, the catcher and others commented that Phillip had thrown harder(no gun). The 2b is still struggling at the plate, so he could see PT there in the near future, maybe today in Alabama.

valefty44, I see Scott and other local 03's Kwan Evans, Trai Harri getting some PT and contributing right away. Additionally, Harold Mozingo picked up the W in his first appearance.

Lawman,
Yes, at this point Scott is starting usually two of the three games during a weekend series. Like a lot of freshmen he's learning that college ball is a lot different from h.s. But so far he's off to a pretty good start. Kwan, Trai & Harold have all contributed early in the season. But when its all said & done they're all still freshmen & still make freshmen mistakes.

Sounds as if Phillip is off to a good start & congrats on that. Its good to see that a lot of the past Tidewater h.s. players are making good impacts on their college programs & I wish all of them continued successes on the field & classroom.

Congratulations to some former Great Bridge players off to a good start:
Mike Mitchell UVA, .435
10 for 23 with 3 rbi and 6sb
Matt Smith VMI, .417
15 for 35 with 7 rbi and 7sb
Chris Rahl W&M, .391
9 for 23 with 7 rbi 2 hr and 4sb

Congratulations also to William & Mary for taking 2 of 3 this weekend from 29th ranked Rutgers. Way to go Tribe!

can I brag a minute?? Son just called, had his first college appearance today (Craig Miles freshman Mary Washington) Struck out 6 of 7 batters he faced(one reached on error by catcher) the other player popped out to 2nd. MW won 14-2 over Gaundalet(sp). Anyway he has been hurt since last fall and been throwing again just for the last month. I am one happy pop. Thanx for letting me brag (a little0.

Puff out that chest...no better feeling in the world...

Bob we need an ICON for a Proud Parent.

Congratulations to Brett Mooney (Salem HS ’01) on his perfect 5-5, 6 RBI day, as he helped extend the Longwood U. win streak to 12.

Brett, the team’s Junior captain (currently batting .441), is a leader off the field as well and is beyond his years in maturity. He aspires to make a career in coaching, and has already made a huge impact as Longwood’s ‘third’ coach. Good luck and success to Brett!

Congratulations to Mark Reynold at UVA (FC): 2 home runs yesteday to lead UVA over Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

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Originally posted by mrmom:
Puff out that chest...no better feeling in the world...

Bob we need an ICON for a Proud Parent.

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Thanx Mrmom!!!!

Congratulations to the Cavaliers at UVA!
Off to a great start and just swept Ga. Tech over the weekend.

Some players from Southside Hampton Roads starting for UVA and off to great starts,
Mark Reynolds, Ryan Zimmerman, and Mike Mitchell.

I heard Mitch was injured diving for a ball, was it serious, does anyone know? let's keep him in our prayers. Also, Andy Watts (Hickory '03) is starting & putting up some impressive numbers at Hampden-Sydney. Looks like Trey Collier (GB '02) has moved into the starting line-up at CNU, impressive BA thus far and a 2 run ****.

Mitch was hurt but is back in the line-up now. He played against Georgia Tech.